Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
Answer: (A) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone. Answer: (a) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone Solution: Both estrogen and parathyroid hormone (PTH) influence bone and calcium balance, so both relate to osteoporosis.
- A.Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone✓
- B.Progesterone and Aldosterone
- C.Aldosterone and Prolactin
- D.Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin
Correct Answer
(A) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (a) Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone Solution: Both estrogen and parathyroid hormone (PTH) influence bone and calcium balance, so both relate to osteoporosis. PTH acts on bones to stimulate bone resorption (demineralisation) and raise blood Ca2+, while a fall in estrogen after menopause promotes bone loss — making these the two hormones tied to osteoporosis. NCERT Reference: Chapter 19, Page 243, Line(s) 26–28 — "Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases the Ca2+ levels in the blood. PTH acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption (dissolution/ demineralisation)."
